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Sikkim in Group A featuring Chandigarh, Uttarakhand,
Tripura and SAI
GANGTOK,: Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay on Sunday met the young footballers from Sikkim who have been shortlisted to represent the State at the Dr. T. Ao Junior Girls’ National Football Championship 2026-27, scheduled to be held in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, from September 15 to 23.
“With 20 promising players and a dedicated team of
officials, this is a proud moment for Sikkim and a testament to the growing
strength of women’s football in our State. I extend my best wishes to all the
players, coaches and support staff as they prepare to take on the national
stage,” said the Chief Minister.
I am confident that our young footballers will play
with determination, discipline and team spirit, carrying the pride of Sikkim
with them, said the Chief Minister. He extended his best wishes to Team Sikkim
every success and a memorable championship ahead.
Former Indian international footballer Lako Phuti
Bhutia is the team manager with Urgen Pintso Sherpa as the head coach and Purna
Kumari Gurung as the physiotherapist of the 20-member squad.
Team Sikkim has been placed in Group A with
Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Tripura, and SAI.
Sikkim plays its first match on September 15 against
Chandigarh, followed by the second match on September 17 against Uttarakhand.
The match against SAI is on September 19 and the final group match is on
September 23 against Tripura.
Only the group toppers qualify for the knockout stage
of the championship.
TEAM SIKKIM
Goalkeepers: Nisha Darjee,
Kanchan Chettri
Defence: Sonia Darjee, Leena Tamang, Nitya
Chettri, Bhumika Subba, Liden Lepcha, Sania Rai, Sonamit Lepcha, Prasanna
Gurung
Midfield: Miki Phung Subba, Somee Lepcha,
Sonam Lamu Tamang, Arena Rai, Sneha Rai, Sheristeka Rai
Forwards: Yanki Sherpa, Tanuja Gurung, Aniska
Mangar, Yangchen Bhutia
